Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow (C) scores a touchdown on a short run in the fourth quarter as New England Patriots cornerback Devin McCourty (R) and Rob Ninkovich (L) defend, during their NFL football game in Denver December 18, 2011.

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The Tim Tebow effect aside, it's a weekend made for pro football fans and their Barcaloungers with two NFL playoff games each on Saturday and Sunday.

We kick things off late Saturday afternoon with the New Orleans Saints in San Francisco to take on the 49ers (4:30 p.m. ET on Fox). Rookie head coach and former NFL quarterback Jim Harbaugh has the 'Niners back where they used to be every year in the 1980s and 90s - in the playoffs.

San Francisco has a home field advantage, and they may need it. Quarterback Drew Brees has the New Orleans offense humming. The Saints are the top-rated offense in the NFL, averaging just over 34 points and 467 yards per game. New Orleans is arguably the poster child for today's NFL formula that "offenses win championships."

This is an offense that scored 41 points on the Broncos defense when the two teams met last month in Denver and averaged 32 points per game over the course of the season.

In 2011, Brady enjoyed perhaps his finest season as a pro since his MVP year of 2007, throwing for more than 5,000 yards and 39 touchdowns. However, the Patriots have needed an MVP-type year from their quarterback, as defense - measured by the yards given up per game ranks statistically next to last in the league.

Sunday afternoon in Baltimore, the Texans play their second-ever playoff game against the Ravens (1 p.m. ET on CBS). Ever since this century began, Baltimore has been known for its defense. And this season is no exception, as the Ravens are ranked third in total defense in the NFL. Linebacker Ray Lewis is the veteran leader of the group, ably supported by Terrell Suggs and safety Ed Reed.